31. However, not too long after development, tardigrades will demonstrate a remarkable ability to withstand these conditions. 32. In order to survive such conditions, tardigrades need time to develop important cellular structures and repair mechanisms. 33. The tardigrades cut the ship's power, demonstrating intelligence, but the backup battery kicks in. 34. "' Ecdysis "'is the moulting of the horsehair worms, tardigrades , and Cephalorhyncha. 35. The minute sizes of tardigrades and their membranous integuments make their fossilization both difficult to detect and highly unusual. 36. Once the molting stages are complete, the larva tardigrade attempts to find an ideal location to initiate ecdysis. 37. Once the pressure is reduced, the tardigrades return to normal and waddle off, as if nothing had happened. 38. Many species of tardigrade can survive in a dehydrated state up to five years, or in exceptional cases longer. 39. The park is home to many tardigrade ( water bear ) species surviving in the extreme environment near the mountain summit. 40. Hardy tardigrades ( water-bears ) may be suitable but they are similar to arthropods and would lead to insects.
